[jampot]

Hi,

I am trying to download Zonealarm onto my laptop but am getting an error message stating that Zonealarm has stopped working. I then get a message stating To help protect your computer Data Execution Prevention has closed Zonealarm Client.

I am confused as to why I can't run Zonealarm. Also I am worried that I have no firewall protection. Any help would be appreciated. I am running Vista.

Thanks

[karbo]

Do you at least have Vista's firewall turned on?

[jampot]

Yes I have this turned on but am not sure what level of protection this provides.

Any ideas what is causing the problems with Zone alarm and how it can be overcome?

I have goggled the problem and there seems to be an issue with Zone alarm and logitech web cam. My laptop has a built in web cam (I have an Acer Aspire 7730) but not sure if logitech or not.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

[karbo]

Try this.

[jampot]

Is there a similar patch for Vista users?

[karbo]

I forgot you were with Vista. I'll check it out.

[karbo]

Here you go!

[jampot]

Thanks for posting. Would there be any risk in trying to run Zonealarm with DEP switched off. I am worried that it may leave PC open to attack.

Is there a known compatability issue running Zonealarm with Vista?. I have used ZA with XP and never experienced any problems.

[karbo]

ZA works with Vista.

Don't forget, you only turn off DEP for ZA.

[jampot]

Hi,

I am running Visa and have tried to download Zonealarm onto my laptop but am getting an error message stating that Zonealarm has stopped working. I then get a message stating To help protect your computer, Data Execution Prevention has closed Zonealarm Client.

Zonealarm appears to load and the icon appears in my in tray, however I am then unable to connect to the internet. Uninstalling Zonealarm allows connection to the internet so the problem must be something to do with the Firewall software.

I have been advised that I can switch off the Data Execution Prevention function and allow access for ZA only. Would this solve the problem if so would the PC's security be compromised?

I have used ZA for years with XP without a hitch.

I currently only have the Vista Firewall installed and am not sure whether it will provide suficient protection.

Is this a known problem with ZA and Vista?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

[1002richards]

I had problems with Zonealarm on my Acer laptop with Vista, are you on an Acer by any chance?

Richard

[jampot]

Hi,

Yes - I have an Acer Aspire 7730. I have read somewhere that ZA can conflict with certain intergrated webcams (mine has one).

Were you getting similar error messages? Did you manage to resolve problem?.

[golferbob]

vista's firewall is said to be a good one.

[jampot]

Should I just stick with this?

[golferbob]

since they say vista's firewall works both ways ,i would say yes. i know i wouldn't use zonealarm anymore. here is a website to compare. i myself use comodo 3.0 on my xp.

http://www.matousec.com/projects/fir...ge/results.php

http://www.filehippo.com/download_comodo/